<p>St Patrick's Primary School is seeking application for a new role at our school in the area of Mental Health and Wellbeing. This role commences as a 12 month position with a high likelihood of the role continuing beyond the initial period.</p> <p>The role is 0.4FTE with days scheduled by negotiation with the successful applicant. If you are seeking 0.8FTE, there may be an option to work across two local Catholic schools by negotiation - if this is of interest, please email directly to discuss (<a href="mailto:principal@spballarat.catholic.edu.au?subject=Mental%20Health%20%26%20Wellbeing%20Leader%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@spballarat.catholic.edu.au</a>).</p> <p><strong><u>Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader – roles &amp; responsibilities:</u></strong><br> The MHWL role differs from allied health wellbeing roles as it is not intended to provide one-to-one counselling to students.</p> <p><br> Operating in collaboration with the school community and wellbeing team where relevant, the purpose of this role is to:<br> 1. Promote a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing in students, staff and families.</p> <p><br> 2. Support teachers and school staff to expand their capacity to embed evidence-based mental health strategies, interventions and programs and build mental health literacy to identify and support primary school students with mental health concerns.</p> <p><br> 3. Support their school to create clear internal and external pathways for referrals for students identified as requiring further mental health assessment and intervention.<br><br> 4. Proactively work with and support regional staff, school wellbeing and leadership teams, teachers, parents/carers and other external agencies to coordinate targeted mental health support for primary school students.<br><br> 5. Advocate for and value student voice and agency in their wellbeing and mental health needs.<br> &nbsp;</p> <p>The successful applicant will be willing and able to fulfill the following:</p> <ul> <li>Commitment to the ethos and values of Catholic Education</li> <li>Openness to ongoing learning and development</li> <li>Display enthusiasm, motivation and team orientated behaviours</li> <li>'Go the extra mile' for children and their families</li> <li>Commitment to the philosophy of School Wide Positive Behaviours &amp; Restorative Practices</li> <li>Analyse and interpret data</li> <li>Work in partnership with families and the broader community.</li> <li>A commitment to evidence-based practices</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Application Procedure:</u></strong></p> <p>Applications need to include:</p> <ul> <li>completed Application for Employment Form;</li> <li>cover letter detailing the applicants experience and suitability for the role</li> <li>current CV with names and contact phone numbers of three referees.</li> </ul> <p>Salary and conditions are implemented according to the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement (CEMEA) 2022. Graduate and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply.</p> <p>St Patrick's school community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.</p>